Tuesday August 24th

Welcome Back to School!
 On behalf of all the staff here at Dzantik'i Heeni Middle School I would like to welcome back to school all of our new and returning students.  It was great to see familiar faces in the classroom and I look forward to getting to know all of the new students who have joined us here in Shooting Star House. 

8th Grade Math: Today in math we started class by playing a "get to know you" activity.  We then went over the course syllabus and started orienting students to the classroom.  Near the end of class we distributed classroom math textbooks started a pre-course assessment from the Pre-Algebra book.  We will continue this pre-course test tomorrow and then look over the results as a class.
Homework: Have parents sign the Course 3 Mathematics syllabus (due Friday)

7th Grade Math: In 7th grade math students opened class with a short "get to know you" activity.  Students then went over the course syllabus to begin developing an understanding of the procedures and expectations of this class.  We concluded class by distributing a 7th Grade pre-course test and went over the format for solving each problem and showing the corresponding work. 
Homework: Have parents sign the Course 3 Mathematics syllabus (due Friday)

7th/8th Grade Science:  Today in science students completed a scavenger hunt to help begin learning more about their new peers.  We discussed the importance of students respecting one another throughout the year and working hard to maintain positive relationships with their peers.  The class then transitioned into the course syllabus which we discussed in detail.  The instructor emphasized classroom rules and guidelines that will help make this year a successful one for all members of our classroom community. 
Homework: Have parents sign the General Science syllabus form (due Friday)

SECRET CODE:  RWSCC2011   (write down this code on a piece of paper and have your parents initial it to indicate you successfully found your way to the class website.)